COLOR
#96AED9
≈ Old World
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On white
Aa
2.25:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
7.79:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(7.79:1)
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Normal vision#96AED9
Protanopia#A0B0DB
Deuteranopia#99AAD8
Tritanopia#83B7BC
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Colors that go with Old World
Old World sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Old World — meaning & where to use it
Old World is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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